2008 ITASCA NAVION

3 recalls, 5 complaints

10V470000 Oct 5, 2010
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 WINNEBAGO VIEW AND ITASCA NAVION MOTOR HOMES BECAUSE THE DINETTE AREA SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS ON THOSE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." IN A COLLI... Read more
Consequence
IF THE RESTRAINT SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH, THE BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO WILL ADD ADDITIONAL SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
2,496 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
08V216000 May 14, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 114 MY 2008 VIEW, MY 2009 ERA, AND MY 2008 ITASCA NAVION CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPRINTER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L DIESEL ENGINES. THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN CERTAIN DIESEL ENGINES COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR.
Consequence
THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BECOMING IMMEDIATELY INOPERABLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
SPRINTER IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 07V594). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-992-1997 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
114 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
07V445000 Sep 21, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH WITH A 3.2 QD CUMMINS ONAN GENERATOR, THE GENERATOR'S INTERNAL CONTROLLER MAY FAIL; HOWEVER, THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WOULD REMAIN ENERGIZED. INCLUDED IN THESE CIRCUITS IS THE ELECTRONIC PREHEATED ELEMENT WHICH AIDS COLD STARTS AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEG... Read more
Consequence
IF THE ELEMENT OVER HEATS, A FIRE IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPLACE THE GENERATORS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E076). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 812-377-3713 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
65 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
AIR BAGS1
AIR BAGS Nov 1, 2016
Incident date: Oct 27, 2016
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RE: PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR HOUSING. THE RECALL # IS R49/NHTSA 15V-354. EVERY DEALER I HAVE CONTACTED STATES THAT IT WILL BE AT LEAST MARCH BEFORE THEY START RECEVIING REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THIS RECALL. IF IT'S SO IMPORTANT TO BE REPLACED, HOW COME I'M BEING TOLD IT W... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 13, 2013
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
2008 ITASCA NAVION MOTORHOME PRODUCED BY WINNEBAGO. PROPANE TANK IS TOTALLY DISINTEGRATING. METAL IS FLAKING OFF IN VERY LARGE CHUNKS. LOCATION OF MOTORHOME IS VERMONT, IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN AREA. LAKE CHAMPLAIN IS NOT A SALT WATER LAKE. WINNEBAGO IS TELLING US WE ARE IN A CAUSTIC AREA. EVEN IF WE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 7, 2009
Incident date: Oct 1, 2009
2008 ITASCA MOTOR HOME HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED ON 3 OCCASIONS, THE TRANSMISSION HAS SHIFTED IN A MANNER THAT IT TEMPORARILY LOCKED UP THE DRIVELINE ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD NOISE. THE ENGINE ALSO EXCEEDED 3000 RPM'S BEFORE SHIFTING INTO HIGH GEAR. AT AROUND 1500 RPM, THE T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Oct 7, 2009
Incident date: Oct 1, 2009
2008 ITASCA MOTOR HOME HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED ON 3 OCCASIONS, THE TRANSMISSION HAS SHIFTED IN A MANNER THAT IT TEMPORARILY LOCKED UP THE DRIVELINE ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD NOISE. THE ENGINE ALSO EXCEEDED 3000 RPM'S BEFORE SHIFTING INTO HIGH GEAR. AT AROUND 1500 RPM, THE T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 14, 2007
Incident date: Jun 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ITASCA NAVION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER'S BEHIND HIM TO SEE HIS BRAKE LIGHTS DURING THE DAY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL NOT CHANGE THE VEHICLE'S DESIGN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations, ITASCA NAVION

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE06058 Opened: Dec 14, 2006 , Closed: Apr 18, 2007
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2006
CARGO DOOR EXTENDING DURING TRAVEL
WINNEBAGO HAS FILED DEFECT REPORT 07V-163 WHICH OUTLINES WINNEBAGO'S INTENTION TO INSTALL SECONDARY LATCHES ON THE AFFECTED CARGO DOORS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.ODI BELIEVES THAT THE PROPOSED SECONDARY LATCH WILL PROVIDE A MORE RELIABLE LATCHING SYSTEM (1) FOR OWNERS WHO MAY INADVERTENTLY FAIL TO SE... Read more

ITASCA NAVION - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ITASCA NAVION across all model years (2006, 2023).

41 Total Recalls
36 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ITASCA NAVION - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2021 1 0 View
2020 1 0 View
2018 1 0 View
2017 4 0 View
2016 3 1 View
2015 4 5 View
2014 3 6 View
2013 4 1 View
2012 3 1 View
2011 2 0 View
2010 4 0 View
2009 1 1 View
2008 (current) 3 5
2007 1 7 View
2006 4 9 View

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